January 17, 2009

Fifth All India Balwant Singh Kapur Memorial hockey tournament would be played at Burlton Park, Jalandhar from 18-01-09 to 25-01-09. This is a Under 17 competition for school Boys for the Mata Parkash Kaur Cup. The winner would receive Rs. One Lakh, Runners Up Rs 60,000 and third position team Rs.40,000.

Jalandhar has a proud association with hockey . Village Sansarpur, on Nurmahal Road, adjoining Jalandhar Cantt has provided many international level players including Udham Singh. Top quality hockey sports ware both hockey sticks and balls are manufactured in Jalandhar.